SOLUTION: pablo is driving 40 miles per hour. after he has driven 30 miles, his brother ricardo starts driving in the same direction. at what rate must ricardo drive to catch up with pablo i

Question 224680: pablo is driving 40 miles per hour. after he has driven 30 miles, his brother ricardo starts driving in the same direction. at what rate must ricardo drive to catch up with pablo in 5 hours
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pablo is driving 40 miles per hour. after he has driven 30 miles, his brother ricardo starts driving in the same direction. at what rate must ricardo drive to catch up with pablo in 5 hours
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Pablo is 30 miles ahead.
To gain 30 miles in 5 hours --> 6 mph faster (30/5 = 6)
40 + 6 = 46 mph
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